Total enrollment
1,213
+91 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Newton County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Across Newton County, 7 public K-12 schools educate around 1,213 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 2 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Newton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,112
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,213
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,986
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.5%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
2
434 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
430 students
Combined / other
3
349 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
486 students · 3 districts in Newton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Newton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
50
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Newton County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 43.8%
- JASPER HIGH SCHOOL· 33.6%
- OZARK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL· 31.5%
- DEER K-12 SCHOOL· 25.4%
- MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOL· 18.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WESTERN GROVE ELEMENTARY· 17.1%
- MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOL· 18.2%
- DEER K-12 SCHOOL· 25.4%
- OZARK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL· 31.5%
- JASPER HIGH SCHOOL· 33.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Jasper | Elementary | PK-06 | 281 | · |
| OZARK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | Western Grove | High | 07-12 | 225 | · |
| JASPER HIGH SCHOOL | Jasper | High | 07-12 | 205 | · |
| MT. JUDEA K-12 SCHOOL | Deer | Combined | PK-12 | 175 | · |
| DEER K-12 SCHOOL | Deer | Combined | PK-12 | 174 | · |
| WESTERN GROVE ELEMENTARY | Western Grove | Elementary | KG-06 | 153 | · |
| WESTERN GROVE K-12 SCHOOL | Western Grove | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Newton County
About Newton County
Across the sparse Arkansas county of Newton County of about 7,112 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,213 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,986, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Arkansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Newton County is built around 2 elementary schools (434 students), 2 high schools (430), and 3 combined or other schools.
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 486 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Newton County has increased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,122 students to 1,213. Newton County now counts 6 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Newton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data